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by 43S/172E
Mon Sep 27, 2021 10:44 am
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Take the vaccine, or lose your job - WTF?
Replies: 640
Views: 109700

Re: Take the vaccine, or lose your job - WTF?

https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/can-workers-who-decline-vaccination-hold-on-to-their-jobs-short-answer-not-likely Can workers who decline vaccination hold on to their jobs? Short answer: Not likely "What's reasonable can vary. Having said that, we're still in a pandemic." Author of the art...
by 43S/172E
Sat Dec 01, 2018 11:24 am
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: The Crossing
Replies: 1
Views: 2967

The Crossing

For those who have held command and those who currently hold command.

https://vimeo.com/301868700
by 43S/172E
Mon Jul 09, 2018 1:17 pm
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: I really like page 16 of the CHRT report
Replies: 19
Views: 5246

I really like page 16 of the CHRT report

Get a coffee as it is a fun read...….


http://www.flypast60.com/Documents/2017CHRT22.pdf
by 43S/172E
Thu May 03, 2018 2:44 pm
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Air Canada Wins CUPE Grievance re B2 Passes For Pilots
Replies: 54
Views: 17873

Re: Air Canada Wins CUPE Grievance re B2 Passes For Pilots

No offense but the pilots could go down load the bags, take the tickets, fuel the plane, and fly it to the destination. I know because I've done all that. A lot. Correct. But that's not the issue. The airline works because everyone contributes—small cogs, big cogs—the only way it works really well ...
by 43S/172E
Sat Oct 21, 2017 6:08 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: WestJet questioned about termination of employees on long-term disability
Replies: 4
Views: 4344

WestJet questioned about termination of employees on long-term disability

Taken from PPRuNe and what ever happened to taking care of your employees who are sick? http://calgary.ctvnews.ca/westjet-questioned-about-termination-of-employees-on-long-term-disability-1.3641066 Published Friday, October 20, 2017 7:06AM MDT Last Updated Friday, October 20, 2017 9:22AM MDT Calgary...
by 43S/172E
Fri Jul 14, 2017 10:50 am
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: CHRT Decision re ACPA Motion To Dismiss Mandatory Retirement Complaints
Replies: 38
Views: 13195

Re: CHRT Decision re ACPA Motion To Dismiss Mandatory Retirement Complaints

Meanwhile in Europe https://www.aerotime.aero/en/news/19342-eu-court-of-justice-rules-65-years-old-pilot-was-fired-legally Published on: July, 14, 2017 Source : AeroTime staff On July 5, 2017 European Union Court of Justice announced its ruling in the Lufthansa vs. a pilot case, stating that the air...
by 43S/172E
Thu Oct 20, 2016 10:20 am
Forum: WestJet
Topic: WestJet and London: A mess or a success?
Replies: 32
Views: 22370

WestJet and London: A mess or a success?

From the CBC http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/westjet-q3-earnings-london-impact-1.3810374 WestJet and London: A mess or a success? Airline's expansion has put bums in seats but company struggling with delayed, cancelled, diverted flights By Tracy Johnson, CBC News Posted: Oct 20, 2016 5:00 AM ET Last...
by 43S/172E
Mon Oct 03, 2016 9:58 am
Forum: WestJet
Topic: West Jet 004 Cancelled three days in a row
Replies: 1
Views: 4458

West Jet 004 Cancelled three days in a row

From the West Jet Departures Screen

Departure on Monday, 3 October 2016
Flight Departure Arrival
Flight Number City Scheduled Time Gate Status City Scheduled Time Gate Status
WS 4 London (Gatwick), United Kingdom (LGW) 2:45 PM Cancelled Toronto, ON (YYZ) 5:50 PM Cancelled
by 43S/172E
Mon Oct 03, 2016 9:58 am
Forum: WestJet
Topic: WestJet flights to London prompting a wave of complaints
Replies: 134
Views: 46237

West Jet 004 Cancelled three days in a row

From the West Jet Departures Screen

Departure on Monday, 3 October 2016
Flight Departure Arrival
Flight Number City Scheduled Time Gate Status City Scheduled Time Gate Status
WS 4 London (Gatwick), United Kingdom (LGW) 2:45 PM Cancelled Toronto, ON (YYZ) 5:50 PM Cancelled
by 43S/172E
Mon Oct 03, 2016 9:47 am
Forum: WestJet
Topic: WestJet CEO calls London flights a success, despite problems
Replies: 5
Views: 3774

WestJet CEO calls London flights a success, despite problems

This might cause blowback 'From Day 1 we've been full,' says airline's chief executive about flights to London Gatwick By Kyle Bakx, CBC News Posted: Sep 30, 2016 9:00 AM ET Last Updated: Sep 30, 2016 9:00 AM ET WestJet's CEO proclaimed the airline's expansion to Europe as one of the best decisions ...
by 43S/172E
Mon Oct 03, 2016 9:47 am
Forum: WestJet
Topic: WestJet flights to London prompting a wave of complaints
Replies: 134
Views: 46237

WestJet CEO calls London flights a success, despite problems

This might cause blowback 'From Day 1 we've been full,' says airline's chief executive about flights to London Gatwick By Kyle Bakx, CBC News Posted: Sep 30, 2016 9:00 AM ET Last Updated: Sep 30, 2016 9:00 AM ET WestJet's CEO proclaimed the airline's expansion to Europe as one of the best decisions ...
by 43S/172E
Mon Oct 03, 2016 9:41 am
Forum: WestJet
Topic: Union drives reignite at WestJet
Replies: 12
Views: 7924

Union drives reignite at WestJet

From the CBC WestJet union drives are back on, but hitting roadblocks at Calgary airport By Tracy Johnson, CBC News Posted: Oct 03, 2016 9:00 AM ET Last Updated: Oct 03, 2016 9:00 AM ET After unsuccessful drives in 2015, pilots and flight attendants at WestJet are working again to form unions at the...
by 43S/172E
Sun Sep 11, 2016 4:26 am
Forum: WestJet
Topic: westjet ends up in Iceland
Replies: 14
Views: 7730

Edmonton-bound WestJet flight lands safely in Iceland after emergency

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-bound-westjet-flight-lands-safely-in-iceland-after-emergency-1.3756688 Pilots reported an emergency just over two hours into the flight from London, England, to Edmonton By Andrea Ross, CBC News Posted: Sep 10, 2016 8:37 AM MT Last Updated: Sep 10, 201...
by 43S/172E
Fri Sep 02, 2016 4:35 am
Forum: WestJet
Topic: WestJet passengers help subdue man demanding to be let off mid-air
Replies: 6
Views: 5148

WestJet passengers help subdue man demanding to be let off mid-air

A Flight Attendants worst nightmare and well done for all for defusing this serious incident CTVNews.ca Staff Published Thursday, September 1, 2016 7:23AM EDT Passengers on a WestJet flight from Toronto to Edmonton had to help to restrain a man on their flight who was demanding to be let off the pla...
by 43S/172E
Wed Aug 31, 2016 6:29 am
Forum: WestJet
Topic: WestJet and British Airways will end codeshare agreement in mid-October
Replies: 0
Views: 3755

WestJet and British Airways will end codeshare agreement in mid-October

There has to be a backstory to this, because while codeshares come and go, I haven't heard of many that end with already-issued tickets not being honoured. Anyone got any intel on why this is so Calgary-based airline may no longer be able to count on British Airways to supply it with the current lev...
by 43S/172E
Fri Aug 19, 2016 9:22 am
Forum: WestJet
Topic: WestJet workplace harassment review finds outdated policies,
Replies: 9
Views: 6117

WestJet workplace harassment review finds outdated policies,

From the other web site Good Afternoon All: This off the CBC web site on August 18th reporting on the Ernst and Young review of Team Teals work place harassment policies. WestJet workplace harassment review finds outdated policies, lack of training - Calgary - CBC News Ernst & Young report makes 5 r...
by 43S/172E
Thu Aug 18, 2016 9:48 am
Forum: WestJet
Topic: WestJet flights to London prompting a wave of complaints
Replies: 134
Views: 46237

Re: WestJet flights to London prompting a wave of complaints

YYCFLYGUY

Methinks you are dealing with someone whose knowledge of long haul aviation is described succinctly as anecdotal as opposed to factual.

Given a choice in following posted discussions your postings have more gravitas than the poster you are referring to.
by 43S/172E
Fri Jul 15, 2016 7:50 pm
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: IN MEMORIAM: Hollis L. Harris, Nov. 25, 1931-July 14, 2016
Replies: 0
Views: 3755

IN MEMORIAM: Hollis L. Harris, Nov. 25, 1931-July 14, 2016

Good Evening All: Just learned of the passing of one of the most decent men in commercial aviation. Mr Harris was the true epitome of a "Southern Gentleman" and when he met you for the first time he introduced himself this way "Hello my name is Hollis Harris and I am an employee of Air Canada". May ...
by 43S/172E
Tue Jul 12, 2016 5:39 am
Forum: WestJet
Topic: WestJet flights to London prompting a wave of complaints
Replies: 134
Views: 46237

Re: WestJet flights to London prompting a wave of complaints

More from PPRuNe Good Morning All: I have been reading some interesting postings on the Airline Employee Forum which has some very thought-provoking comments. One poster by the name of "Dagger" who I have always found an erudite writer said this "These planes are lemons. And you can't make lemonade ...
by 43S/172E
Mon Jul 11, 2016 9:19 am
Forum: WestJet
Topic: WestJet flights to London prompting a wave of complaints
Replies: 134
Views: 46237

WestJet flights to London prompting a wave of complaints

Copied from PPRuNe and also on Airline Employee Forum Good Afternoon All: This article was in today's CBC Business section. This whole issue must make for very challenging encounters with the front line staff at Team Teal which I can only have empathy for. I wonder why they bought/leased such old ai...
by 43S/172E
Mon Jun 13, 2016 1:33 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: A Thank you from a Westjet crew to a Rouge Crew
Replies: 1
Views: 6681

A Thank you from a Westjet crew to a Rouge Crew

Taken from PPRuNe Good Afternoon All: Just read this very nice letter from a WestJet crew stranded in LGW about how a Air Canada Rouge crew helped them on short notice. Only change was the crew names were deleted for their privacy. Air Canada Rouge crew gets shout-out from WestJet crew Customer Rela...
by 43S/172E
Sun May 29, 2016 12:31 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: Ex pilot sues Westjet
Replies: 63
Views: 34870

Re: Ex pilot sues Westjet

Fanblade +1

It will be very interesting if the person who has been diagnosed with mental illness had this condition before his alleged financial issues.

I would hazard a guess friend brooks is not known for critical thinking by his previous pedestrian vapid postings
by 43S/172E
Sun May 29, 2016 12:27 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: Westjet B-767 issues
Replies: 45
Views: 21166

Westjet B-767 issues

Seems all is not running smoothly for team teal in GAT http://www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/general_aviation/read.main/6706375/ Reading some of the complaints about Westjet it seems that the high useage of the 767 fleet means cancellations . I have noted some delays and some cancellations this m...
by 43S/172E
Fri May 20, 2016 6:56 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: Ex pilot sues Westjet
Replies: 63
Views: 34870

Re: Ex pilot sues Westjet

Taken from the Airline Employee Forum That's what I was thinking when I got to your post. The mental health aspect is always concerning. Speaking generically, not about WestJet but all airlines, if you have hundreds or thousands of people flying aircraft, there are going to be some who go through pe...
by 43S/172E
Thu May 19, 2016 11:40 am
Forum: WestJet
Topic: Ex pilot sues Westjet
Replies: 63
Views: 34870

Re: Ex pilot sues Westjet

From PPRuNe Good Afternoon All: This article was posted on May 18th by the CBC. What I find troubling about this article is the allegation that the employee in question was fired for insubordination for missing a meeting as the individual was "involuntarily committed to hospital for an emergency psy...

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